About Me

I'm Jake Johnson and installing a pool in my home was not easy. First, I had to make the decision. I live alone since my wife died a few years ago, and it seemed rather frivolous to spend money on a pool. I'm not old, but age was a bit of a factor. It seemed almost irresponsible and childish to want a pool at my age. After I committed, I had to find the right contractor. With so many variables (price, time, personality, etc.), it was a lot harder than I thought. Next, I had to work with the contractor to find the proper space and size and look. After months of construction, I had my pool, but then I had to learn a lot about the proper care and upkeep. Overall, though, my little foray into construction (even if I didn't do any of the really hard work) was informative and worthwhile!

Vinyl siding has an estimated lifespan of about 50 years. Because it isn't something that goes bad often, many people are unaware of the signs that indicate vinyl siding is bad. However, if your siding is failing, water can begin to seep in through the side of your home, causing your structural beams to rot. This can be troublesome. With the rainy season beginning, you will want to take a look at your siding and see if it is going bad.
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If you live in a region where the weather gets below freezing, your plumbing pipes will be at risk of freezing. If they do freeze, they can burst. Bursting pipes can lead to major damage to your home, your furniture and your plumbing system. The advice in this article will help you to prevent your pipes from freezing and causing major problems.
Protect your inside pipes
Some of your house pipes are going to be more at risk of freezing than others.
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If you have a large yard with a lot of landscaping, you know how difficult it can be to keep all of your plants, shrubs and trees watered sufficiently for them to thrive. Even an automated sprinkler system can deliver too much or too little water, depending on how you have the system programmed. For optimum moisture control for your bedding plants, you need a drip irrigation system.
What is drip irrigation?
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It is impossible to replicate the style of natural wood windows. However, wood windows are no longer the most popular option. Most new homes are being built with synthetic windows that are made out of plastics or metals. These materials are great because they have very low maintenance requirements. However, many people just don't like the look. Some homeowners, especially those with wooden exterior walls, prefer wooden window frames. These blend in and seam more natural.
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If you have a strange smell coming from your furnace, your first question is probably whether you need to shut your furnace off or can continue to use it. Some furnace odors are a sign of very serious problems; others are a normal part of running a furnace. Some may have causes that you can fix yourself; others should only be repaired by a professional.
Gas
If you smell gas in your home, you have an emergency – you need to call your local fire department immediately.
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